A review by scknitter
Heavy Are the Stones by J.D. Barker

dark emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 
If you have read J.D. Barker before you know what to expect – the hunt for a serial killer and horrific descriptions of brutal murders. If you haven’t, prepare yourself for a pulse pounding page turner you won’t soon forget. While the villain is pretty obvious early on the story really revolves around Detective Jena Campbell (who famously identified the serial killer Leviticus 5 years earlier) and her determination to catch the current killer and save the life of his hostage, the 17-year-old son of the Governor. Jena is determined to save Jack’s life even if it means losing everything she holds dear including her own life. She did an unbelievably bad thing 5 years ago, and even if it was for an incredibly good reason she knows she must sacrifice herself in order to have a chance of saving Jack.  Thanks to #libro.fm for an advanced listening copy.